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Following Tim Murphy's resignation from the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district in 2017, Iovino sought to become the Democratic Party nominee in the special election to succeed him.

On November 19, 2017, local Democrats chose former U.S. Assistant Attorney Conor Lamb during a nominating convention instead. [5] Iovino placed third on both ballots, trailing behind Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli and Lamb, the eventual special election winner. [6]

Pennsylvania Senate

After Guy Reschenthaler, who represented the 37th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2018, a special election was called to fill the remainder of his term in the state senate.

Democrats selected Iovino as their nominee, and she faced Republican D. Raja. [7] On April 2, 2019, Iovino defeated Raja, receiving 52% of the vote. [8] [9] Iovino was formally sworn in on April 29, 2019. [10] [11]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Iovino sponsored an amendment clarifying that volunteer firefighting companies could use Volunteer Firefighting Relief Association funds to sanitize and disinfect equipment. [12] In July 2020, Iovino signed a letter urging Governor Tom Wolf to ease restrictions on bars and restaurants. [13]

In July 2020, Iovino lost her wallet, which was coincidentally found and returned by her Republican opponent Devlin Robinson. [14]

Iovino was defeated by Devlin Robinson on November 3, 2020. [15]

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Pam Iovino
Pam Iovino.jpg
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 37th district
In office
April 29, 2019 (2019-04-29) November 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)